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Finding the Third Proportional to 244.94 and 450.88

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Solution

The third proportional to 244.94 and 450.88 is: 829.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244.94 : 450.88 = 450.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244.94/450.88 = 450.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244.94x = 450.88 × 450.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244.94x = 203,288.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,288.27/244.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 829.96

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